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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 05:24 PM
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Sup guys. This will be my everything thread that I'll be periodically updating with new pics, new mods, videos, questions, and anything else related to the Evo.

Here's a link to my newb thread - since I'm new here and all.
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...7#post10624787

I drive a 2003 WW Evo VIII. I purchased the car on November 29, 2012. It had 74330 miles when I pulled into my garage after the long drive home from Indiana.

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Performance:
Injen UICP
Injen LICP
Injen Intake
HKS SSQ BOV
SS O2 Housing
NGK BPR8ES Plugs
SpoolinUp COP Kit
Down pipe (Unknown Brand)
Upgraded FMIC (Unknown Brand)
Apexi Catback
Hallman Pro Rx MBC
Cusco Catch Can
Agency Power Fuel Rail
FIC 1000cc Injectors
Walbro 255
AEM Blue Cam Gears
HKS 272's
Arp Headstuds
Supertech Dual Valve Springs and Retainers
ACT 2600 Clutch and Fidanza Aluminum Flywheel

Wheels/Suspension:
Evo IX MR BBS wrapped in General Exclaim UHP's
Megan Coilovers
Carbon Fiber Rear Strut Bar

Exterior:
Black HID Headlights
Depo JDM Tails
Replica JDM Rear Bumper
Seibon Carbon Fiber Trunk
"Ralliart" Style Carbon Fiber Mirrors
Carbon Fiber Exhaust Heat Shield
Carbon Fiber Vortex Generator
3" Carbon Fiber Shorty Antenna
Carbon Fiber Door Pillars
OEM Wind Deflectors
Tinted Windows

Interior/Gauges/Electronics/etc:
Blitz DC-II Turbo Timer
Black Triple Gauge Pillar
AEM UEGO Wideband Gauge
Carbon Fiber Series Autometer Boost Gauge
Carbon Fiber Series Autometer Oil Temp Gauge
Carbon Fiber Dash Trim
Carbon Fiber E-Brake Handle

Purchased/Not Installed:
Arc Gradient Spark Plug Cover (for sale)
HKS Circle Earth Grounding Kit (for sale)
Cusco Front Brace
PPI Ported and Coated OEM Exhaust Manifold
PPI Ported OEM Intake Manifold
PPI Ported 65mm TB

Upcoming Mods:
1) E-85/93 Octane Dual Map Tune controlled through Tephra (will be going to Slowmotion Motorsports)

Here are a few pics, once spring rolls around I'll do a shoot and get some higher quality shots.









Feel free to post comments, suggestions, etc. Any input is appreciated!

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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 05:35 PM
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My parts pile is growing pretty quick:





^funny to think these are all now sold.

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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 05:35 PM
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Slot reserved.
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 05:36 PM
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Spot reserved.
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 05:38 PM
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Whats with all this reserved stuff?
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 06:16 PM
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So he can update later on the first page.
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by aggieEVO
So he can update later on the first page.
Correct.

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Old Feb 6, 2013 | 07:46 PM
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Bump.

Wetsanded, polished, and resealed my oxidized headlights. They look so much better.
Before:

After:

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Old Feb 7, 2013 | 06:31 PM
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lookin good
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Old Feb 7, 2013 | 07:05 PM
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I really like those head lights? Any leads on where I could get some like those?
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Old Feb 7, 2013 | 07:12 PM
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Looks nice, but needs a wing in my opinion.
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Old Feb 7, 2013 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by jmcmill3
lookin good
Thanks man.

Originally Posted by pre2dat
I really like those head lights? Any leads on where I could get some like those?
I wish I knew, but they came on the car. I'm not sure where the previous owner picked them up from.

Originally Posted by sworddemon
Looks nice, but needs a wing in my opinion.
I'm not opposed to the winged look, but its hard to rock a wing with a CF trunk. Maybe if I had the cash to throw down on a Voltex wing
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Old Feb 19, 2013 | 12:27 PM
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What could this be?

Oh.

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Old Feb 19, 2013 | 03:32 PM
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Clean Car man what part of ohio are you from
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by thepoint4life23
Clean Car man what part of ohio are you from
About 40 minutes east of Columbus. Shot you a PM.

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